Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Baton Rouge, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baton Rouge, LA

Median annual salary $58,970 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,370
90th percentile $72,740
Employed locally 360
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,370
    25th
    $52,230
    50th (median)
    $58,970
    75th
    $62,800
    90th
    $72,740

    Baton Rouge economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,910 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 86% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,510
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $90,040
    Rhode Island $89,460
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $85,520

    Related occupations in Baton Rouge, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,720
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,270
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $79,180
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,580
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $49,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Baton Rouge?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Baton Rouge, LA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Baton Rouge above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Baton Rouge, LA is 15.3% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Baton Rouge?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $49,370 per year in Baton Rouge, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,230.